On the night of December 28th, a CBA regular season game concluded with Beijing Men's Basketball Team securing a victory over Nanjing Team at home with a score of 110-109. The team was filled with joy after the win. However, one individual who did not participate in the match due to rest became the focus of media attention during the post-game interview. This person was Zhou Qi, a senior figure in the locker room. Despite being exempt from playing and having unlimited rest rights as the center for Beijing Men's Basketball Team, Zhou Qi appeared in the team's locker room after the game.
Looking slightly thinner and still in the process of recovery, Zhou Qi became the main subject of the interview. He stated, "This illness has been quite severe. Although I am no longer feverish, I still need some time to recover." Recently, Zhou Qi has missed five consecutive games due to influenza. Adding to this, he had previously sat out for an extended period at the beginning of the season due to a foot injury. As a result, Zhou Qi has only played in seven regular-season games for Beijing Men's Basketball Team this season. In his average 24.6 minutes on the court, he contributes 12.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game.
Zhou Qi's situation is severe, but so is Xiao Long's. Xiao Long, also known as Wells, was severely underestimated! On December 28th, during the late-night battle where Liaoning defeated Xinjiang 115-89 at home, Wells scored 50 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists with 17 out of 31 shots, including 11 three-pointers. This impressive performance propelled him to become the third player in Liaoning's history to achieve such a feat, following the legendary players Lao Ha and Da Fu.
After the game, Liaoning's foreign player Wells was interviewed. When discussing the team's goals for the season, Wells was candid. He said, "When I signed the contract, I discussed with the owner of Liaoning Team, and he told me that Liaoning Team's goal is only the championship. A season without winning the championship is a failure! Therefore, my goal is to help the team win the championship again with all my strength!" This severely underrated individual is truly a rare gem of a foreign player, and Liaoning has indeed found a treasure!
The most severe case, however, is Zhang Ning! Due to his lack of rationality, he may hinder the team's progress. During the match between Shanxi Men's Basketball Team and Guangsha Men's Basketball Team, Zhang Ning got into another conflict and committed both unsportsmanlike fouls and technical fouls. Not only was he ejected from the game, but he will also face a suspension. This will undoubtedly pose an obstacle to the team's advancement. Zhang Ning also expressed his apologies and self-reflection. He posted: "On December 28, 2024, I was ejected from the game for the first time. One unsportsmanlike foul, plus one technical foul for complaining."
Off the court, he will calmly reflect and identify the issues. He offers apologies and studies how to improve in the future. In this game, Zhang Ning played for 35 minutes, scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist. However, he was ejected in the final quarter due to an unsportsmanlike foul, which followed a previous technical foul. The various aspects of life in the CBA are unique, each with its own merits and challenges! Zhang Ning's case is more severe because the problem lies in his "psychology." Adjusting his mindset and maintaining the right attitude is necessary to return to a normal state. (Drinking and Singing)
